France triumph in topsy-turvy match to leave Australia winless on autumn tour

Zinédine Zidane's potential appointment as the head coach of the French national team, known as Les Bleus, remains uncertain, as indicated by the FFF's cautious stance. Discussions are ongoing, but no official decision has been made regarding his future role with the team.

Paris Saint-Germain, the leader of Ligue 1, is set to face mid-table team Le Havre at the Parc des Princes in a match that appears to favor the home side. The game is taking place in the capital of France, highlighting PSG's dominance in the league.

Jockey Bryony Frost made a brief visit to Ascot from her new home in France, where she has been riding for 18 months. Despite her limited French language skills, she expressed enjoyment of the racing scene in France, emphasizing her connection with horses through their emotional language. Frost's recent rides at Ascot resulted in a third and eighth place finish.

England's cricket team showcased a dominant performance against Australia, highlighted by Mark Wood's impactful bowling after Jofra Archer's departure. Despite initial setbacks, including Zak Crawley's early wicket, the match evolved into an entertaining spectacle with 19 wickets falling, reflecting the high stakes of the Ashes series.

The Wallabies face the prospect of finishing their European tour winless, which would mark the worst performance in their history under coach Joe Schmidt. After a strong showing earlier in the year, including victories over South Africa and the British & Irish Lions, the team has struggled, and a defeat in Paris would solidify their negative trajectory.

Brydon Carse praised England's pace attack following a dramatic first day of the Ashes series in Perth, where 19 wickets fell, leaving Australia 49 runs behind with nine wickets down. England was bowled out for 172, with Mitchell Starc taking seven wickets for 58 runs. Despite the underwhelming total, Carse noted the positive atmosphere in the England dressing room, particularly under captain Ben Stokes.

The England cricket team, under New Zealand coach Brendon McCullum, is adopting an aggressive playing style known as 'Bazball' as they aim to reclaim the Ashes from Australia for the first time in a decade. This strategy marks a significant shift in their approach to the historic rivalry.

Updates from Perth indicate that England won the toss and chose to bat in the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia. The match marks the beginning of a highly anticipated cricket rivalry, with Jake Weatherald set to debut for Australia. Pre-match banter has intensified, particularly involving former England spinner Monty Panesar and Australian captain Steve Smith.